Finding the Third Proportional to 52,170 and 75,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,170 and 75,362 is: 108,863.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,170 : 75,362 = 75,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,170/75,362 = 75,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,170x = 75,362 × 75,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,170x = 5,679,431,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,679,431,044/52,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,863.93
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